Archives for July 2013

Hoover
Lou Rawls Review Concert
July 25, 6-8 p.m.
Aldridge Gardens
The summer concert series at Aldridge Gardens heats up July 25 with the Lou Rawls Review concert with Bo Barry, Tommy Stewart and JJ Patterson. The event is from 6-8 p.m. at 3520 Lorna Road in Hoover. Tickets are $10 for members and $20 for non-members. For more information, visit … [Read more...]

Birmingham
RMTC Presents "42nd Street"
July 25-Aug. 4
Red Mountain Theatre Company
Red Mountain Theatre Company's Professional Series will present the Broadway classic "42nd Street" through Aug. 4 at the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. The tap-dancing musical, set in 1933, is a family-friendly production appropriate for all ages. Show … [Read more...]

Jefferson County
Habitat for Humanity Dedication
July 27, 9 a.m.
Clay/Chalkville Community
A dedication ceremony for a Habitat for Humanity House recently built by Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood in partnership with Habitat for Humanity is set for 9 a.m. on July 27. The new house is located in the Clay/Chalkville community and was built in memory of Ken … [Read more...]

Hoover
Glow in the Park 5K
July 26, 8:20-11:20 p.m.
Hoover Metropolitan Stadium
The Glow in the Park 5K will be at the Hoover Met on July 26. Described as the ultimate party fun run, the event will kick off at 8:20 p.m. and end at 11:20 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the American Diabetes Foundation. Registration is $35-$50. After the run, there will be a dance party. … [Read more...]

Birmingham
Land Aid
July 26, 7 p.m.
Avondale Brewing Company
The Freshwater Land Trust Junior Board will present the fifth annual Land Aid fundraiser on July 27. The 7 p.m. event will be held at Avondale Brewing Company, 201 41st St. South. The event will feature live music with all proceeds benefiting the Freshwater Land Trust. For tickets or more information, … [Read more...]

3 months agoby overthemountainjournalIt’s almost 90 degrees outside, and the first day of autumn is still a few weeks away — but we are already seeing the first signs of fall! Have the leaves on your trees started changing colors or falling yet? : Ingrid Schnader

3 months agoby overthemountainjournal“It’s just this weird magic that came up early on — that’s the time I felt most right in this universe,” said Black Jacket Symphony founder and guitarist J. Willoughby about playing music. Read more about J. and other artists in this week’s issue, “Celebrating the Arts.” : Ingrid Schnader

2 months agoby overthemountainjournalAmy Jason’s definition of a good cookie is simple. “It should be crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside.” Read more about Jason and her successful bakery at OTMJ.com. : Jordan Wald